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Opinion 89-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of … as otherwise provided by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members of each company, must determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Kennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the … (DoE) refers students to Kennedy and pays for its services using rates established by SED. The DoE is … $13,116 in charitable donations, $9,741 in parking garage costs for the Executive Director’s privately owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered the year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in … costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc on its CFR were prprly calculated adqtly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualField of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit covered the costs submitted by FOD to SED … Departments guidelines including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/field-dreams-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Program (NYSHIP): United HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint LLP … members' required out-of-pocket cost-sharing obligations for services provided. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 969
… agencies with instructions for processing the second installment of the Voluntary Severance Program payment. … This bulletin covers the payment of the second installment. Effective Date(s) Payments will be made in … Eligibility In order to receive the second installment of $10,000 for the Voluntary Severance Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/969-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments-second-installmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1141
… -13 in a second payment and will be covered in a separate payroll bulletin. Affected Employees Agency Police Services … Action Requests in PayServ. See instructions below: After payroll processing for Pay Period 25 (Administration Lag) is … of the increases to determine accuracy. Note: Refer to Payroll Bulletin 702 “Movement Between Bargaining Units With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1141-implementation-2005-2011-retroactive-salary-increases-and-ending-orDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated … the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems … financial and nonfinancial information, accessing the Internet, communicating through email and reporting to … and federal agencies. These systems and the data they hold are valuable and need to be protected from unauthorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Purpose To determine whether Dowling College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an independent, coeducational college located in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… at the prevailing wage rate, when the wages paid were in fact substantially below the prevailing wage rate. For a … For instance, one worker posted 72 hours to the time sheet, but the payroll showed that he was paid for only 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… (FQHCs). FQHCs are "safety net" organizations that receive enhanced reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid because … designated them as FQHCs which made them eligible for enhanced Medicaid reimbursements they were not entitled to. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… that the necessary financial reports from the Supervisor are received each month. Adopt an acceptable use policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… 9, 2013. Background The Village of Montgomery is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of about 3,800. The Village is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s oversight … claims tested, department supervisors did not maintain a record of the verbal or written quotes required by the … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… from 2002 through 2011, the County had an average of seven flags (the number of deficient bridges is generally higher … years in which assessments took place). We examined all 48 flags issued during the period 2007 to 2011 to review for … and/or actions on behalf of the County. Of the 48 flags examined, 31 lacked any documentation regarding a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … April 22, 2024, or 21 days after the Charter-established deadline. The proposed budgets for the general and recreation … budgets are submitted to the Council on or before the deadline. Continue to evaluate and explore ways to make the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5Contract Advisory No. 16
… providing consultant services to report annually on employment information related to contracts. The annual employment reports must be submitted by the … recently concluded State fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st) are due no later than May 15 th . It is imperative that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Stillwater Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … expenditures by a total of $23.7 million, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. After adding … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1